Charges filed after Stroud pursuit

A driver who already has multiple felony convictions and now four new charges after he reportedly led Stroud police on a high speed pursuit and was arrested has made his initial appearance.

Bodies found after fire

A fire that destroyed a house in Stroud on March 8 was determined to be fatal nearly a week later when remains of at least two persons were discovered inside. Stroud Fire Chief Cliff Wilson said firefighters responded to the house fire that broke out around 4 a.m. at 910 W. 4th in Stroud.

David Wayne Reynolds

David Wayne Reynolds, 67, of Wellston, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. David was born on January 9, 1956, in Atchison, Kansas. There will be no services at this time. Care was rendered by McElyea & Owens Funeral Group.

Frances Marie Tharp

Frances Marie (Stowers) Tharp passed away on March 12, 2023 following a brief illness. Frances was born to Edwin T. and Mary Stowers on June 24, 1940 in Cushing, Oklahoma. She attended Cushing High School and lived in the Happy Valley area as a child.

Danny Earl Williams

Danny Earl Williams was born on December 5, 1954, and passed away on January 23, 2023. He was a lifetime resident of Stroud, Oklahoma. He was born to Luveta and Hershel Williams and was the fifth of five children.

Robert “Bob” Dale Coover

Robert “Bob” Dale Coover was born April 29, 1947 in Marengo, Iowa to Arthur and Maxine Coover. He passed away March 11, 2023 in Edmond at the age of 75. He drove a truck for Bekins for over 20 years.

Corene Valentine Watkins

Corene Valentine (Graves) Watkins, 87, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her home in Chandler, Oklahoma. Corene was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1936 in Little Kansas, Oklahoma to Monty Lee and Virgie Elizabeth (Sisco) Graves. She was raised in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

Larry Thomas Wilkins

Larry Thomas Wilkins left this earth on Friday, March 10, 2023 to rest with the Lord. He was 75 years old. Larry was born on May 30, 1947 in Shawnee, OK to Thomas and Emma Louise Wilkins. He was raised in McLoud, Oklahoma where he attended and graduated from McLoud High School.